Predictors of momentary emotion differentiation among Veterans in residential treatment for posttraumatic stress disorder: An ecological momentary assessment study

Abstract: Emotion differentiation refers to the specificity with which people describe their emotional experiences. Low emotion differentiation has been linked to affective …

Functional relationships of binge drinking and alcohol-related problems with posttraumatic stress symptoms in a pilot sample of Veterans

Abstract: Objective: Posttraumatic stress (PTS) symptoms and problematic alcohol use (e.g., binge drinking and alcohol-related problems; ARP) commonly co-occur following stressors …

Examining longitudinal relations between eating disorder symptoms and negative emotion variability in military members

Abstract: Up to a third of service members and Veterans experience disordered eating. Disordered eating can be maintained through negative reinforcement of painful and unpleasant …

Sleep disorder symptoms and suicidal urges among US Marines seeking suicide treatment: Findings from an intensive daily assessment study

Abstract: Background: Rates of suicide in United States Marines are among the highest in the military, and sleep disorder symptoms are a known risk factor for suicide in the …

Understanding the temporal dynamics of problem anger using sequence analysis

Abstract: Problem anger is a common, and potentially destructive mental health issue in trauma-affected populations, affecting up to 30% of veteran and military populations. …

Bedtime regularity predicts positive affect among veterans with posttraumatic stress disorder: an ecological momentary assessment study

Abstract: BACKGROUND: Regularizing bedtime and out-of-bed times is a core component of behavioral treatments for sleep disturbances common among patients with posttraumatic stress …

Daily functioning of Veterans with type 2 diabetes: Protocol for an ambulatory assessment study

Abstract: BACKGROUND: Diabetes impacts nearly 25% of veterans. Many veterans do not engage in recommended physical activity and other diabetes self-management behaviors. Type 2 …

Using an Ecological Momentary Assessment Protocol to Understand Problem Anger in Veterans

Abstract: Problem anger is highly destructive, and is one of the most commonly reported issues in military and veteran populations. The goal of this study was to use ecological …